Cancer Genetics Program

Leaders in Cancer Genetics

The Cancer Genetics Clinic is part of Stanford’s Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated center offering genetic counseling and testing for individuals concerned with the risk of an inherited cancer predisposition. The clinic staff includes medical oncologists, genetic counselors, and geneticists.

About the Cancer Genetics Program

Stanford's Cancer Genetics Program doctors and researchers have been instrumental in developing many of the leading technologies used to understand, diagnose, test and screen for hereditary cancer syndromes. This expertise allows our specialists to offer you personalized plans for managing your cancer risk.

At the Stanford Cancer Genetics Program, our goals are to educate people about familial cancer, provide clear options for medical or surgical interventions, and enhance the quality of life for high risk cancer families.

Counselors in the program can provide assistance and information on all hereditary cancers. Once genetic test results are available the genetic oncology specialists will offer specific options and recommendations for you.

The BRCA Decision Tool guides the management of cancer risks for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers.

Clinical Trials

Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.

Open trials refer to studies currently accepting participants. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but may open in the future.

AFTER YOUR APPOINTMENT

See the BRCA Decision Tool which guides the management of cancer risks for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers.

MEDICAL RELEASE

Please fax the Medical Record Release Form to your new patient coordinator. The medical release form is an authorization form for external facilities to release medical records to Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospital & Clinics).

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PHYSICIAN HELPLINE

Stanford Health Care (formerly Stanford Hospital & Clinics) provides comprehensive services to refer and track patients, as well as provides the latest information and news for physicians and office staff. For help with all referral needs and questions visit Referring Physicians.